HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2529.30 – Leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite
HS code 2529.30 is the 6-digit subheading for leucite, nepheline and nepheline syenite. It is used for nepheline syenite powder, leucite ore, ceramic grade nepheline syenite, glass grade nepheline syenite and alkali feldspar substitute.
What HS 2529.30 covers
This HS code covers leucite, nepheline, and nepheline syenite, which are igneous minerals primarily traded for their unique chemical compositions. These minerals are valued as sources of alumina and alkalis, making them important raw materials in the ceramics and glass industries. Nepheline syenite, in particular, is used as a fluxing agent and a source of alumina in glass manufacturing, contributing to improved strength and chemical resistance, and in ceramics to lower firing temperatures and enhance whiteness. Exporters are typically countries with significant deposits of these specific minerals, notably Norway and Canada. Importers are often nations with robust ceramic and glass manufacturing sectors in Europe and Asia. The trade in these minerals is somewhat niche but crucial for specialized applications where their specific properties offer advantages over more common alternatives like feldspar.
- Covers
- Nepheline syenite powder
- Leucite ore
- Ceramic grade nepheline syenite
- Glass grade nepheline syenite
- Alkali feldspar substitute
- Nepheline syenite aggregates
- Examples
- Sibelco Nepheline Syenite
- Unimin (now Covia) Nepheline Syenite
- Norwegian Nepheline Syenite
Codes often confused with 2529.30
Common mistake. Often confused with 252910 (feldspar) due to similar applications in ceramics and glass, or 253090 (other mineral substances) if not specifically identified as leucite, nepheline, or nepheline syenite.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 252930, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 252930 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 56% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $117M 61% of world exports
- 2 Norway $41M 22% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $17M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $193M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $109M 56% of world imports
- 2 Poland $13M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $8.8M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $195M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2529.30
Brazil does not split HS 2529.30: its NCM code is 2529.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.29 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2529.30
What is HS code 252930?
HS code 252930 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite. This HS code covers leucite, nepheline, and nepheline syenite, which are igneous minerals primarily traded for their unique chemical compositions. These minerals are valued as sources of alumina and alkalis, making them important raw materials in the ceramics and glass industries. Nepheline syenite, in particular, is used as a fluxing agent and a source of alumina in glass manufacturing, contributing to improved strength and chemical resistance, and in ceramics to lower firing temperatures and enhance whiteness. Exporters are typically countries with significant deposits of these specific minerals, notably Norway and Canada. Importers are often nations with robust ceramic and glass manufacturing sectors in Europe and Asia. The trade in these minerals is somewhat niche but crucial for specialized applications where their specific properties offer advantages over more common alternatives like feldspar.
What products fall under HS code 252930?
Nepheline syenite powder, Leucite ore, Ceramic grade nepheline syenite, Glass grade nepheline syenite, Alkali feldspar substitute, Nepheline syenite aggregates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 252930?
Often confused with 252910 (feldspar) due to similar applications in ceramics and glass, or 253090 (other mineral substances) if not specifically identified as leucite, nepheline, or nepheline syenite.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 252930?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 252930 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($117M, 61% of world exports), Norway ($41M) and the Netherlands ($17M). World exports came to about $193M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 252930?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 252930 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($109M, 56% of world imports), Poland ($13M) and the Netherlands ($8.8M). World imports came to about $195M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 252930 structured?
HS code 252930 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (29) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 252930?
In Brazil, HS code 252930 is NCM 2529.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.